Villa Arson x Cité internationale des arts

With our partner Villa Arson

Presentation

The Villa Arson and the Cité internationale des arts have jointly developed a residency programme aimed at supporting and encouraging the professional integration of emerging artists.

The residencies last for three months, starting in March 2027. During each residency, the successful applicants will benefit from:

Group professional support and networking opportunities with the community of 300 artists in residence – of all nationalities, disciplines and generations – as well as with external professionals, depending on the residency projects
The opportunity to showcase the work developed during the residency at the Cité internationale des arts’ weekly open studio sessions, to which professionals, artists, residents and the general public are invited
A studio-flat located in the Marais district of Paris
A monthly living allowance of 750€
A production grant of 750€
Coverage of return travel costs between the artist’s home and Paris.

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Calendar

Forwarding of applications:

From 03 November to 02 December 2026

Announcement of results:

December 2026

Residences:

From 03 March to 27 August 2027

Eligibility criteria

It is aimed at graduates of the Villa Arson’s DNSEP programmes from 2023, 2024 and 2025.

FAQ

How to Apply?

The application form is available HERE.

To submit your application, a Google account is required. If you do not have one, please create one HERE.

If you are unable to access the application form, you can contact the residency department of the Cité internationale des arts at this address: admissions@citedesartsparis.fr

Once your application is finalized, you will not be able to modify it. Please fill out the form as thoroughly as possible.

The application, to be submitted in French, must include:

A curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages);
An artistic portfolio comprising around ten images of previous works with full captions (between 5 and 10 pages maximum), including, where applicable, video links and/or audio files representative of their work (.mp3, .avi);
A letter of intent setting out:
– the key elements of your artistic career;
– the project you wish to develop during the residency: this should outline the working processes or research you intend to undertake on one or more chosen artistic themes;
– the reasons why this project justifies the need for a residency in Paris, whether in terms of content, contacts or institutions;
– your motivations for wishing to be hosted at the Cité internationale des arts, alongside a community of over 300 artists from all disciplines, nationalities and generations.

Terms and conditions of the residency

The laureates will be accommodated in live-in studios located on the Marais site of the Cité internationale des arts. With a surface area ranging from 20 to 35 m², the live-in studios are designed to combine creative work and daily life. They consist of a workroom, kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area. A live-in-studio can accommodate up to two adults and one child up to 10 years old. Additional fees will be charged for accompanying persons.

Unfortunately, the proposed live-in studios do not meet current accessibility standards for people with disabilities, but efforts are being made to address this for the future.

For any questions regarding the accessibility of spaces at the Cité internationale des arts, please contact us.

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